USC definitely came out on top Monday, from high-profile appearances in the Tournament of Roses to a last-minute shocker on the playing field

Judging from how it’s gone so far, 2017 is going to be quite a year for the Trojan Family. Here are some of our favorite images from Monday’s festivities in Pasadena. (For full photo coverage of the Rose Bowl game, visit the USC Athletics website.)

The USC Song Girls perform in the 2017 Rose Parade. Other Trojans in the annual event included the Trojan Marching Band, Olympians April Ross and Haley Anderson on the LA2024 float and two of the three grand marshals. (Photo/Prayitno)

The Song Girls and Yell Leaders pass by as the Trojan Marching Band performs familiar melodies for the USC fans lining the parade route. (Video/Courtesy of KSAZ)

The Rose Parade’s three grand marshals — Greg Louganis, with Trojans Allyson Felix and Janet Evans (from left) — take part in coin toss at the Rose Bowl game. (Photo/Courtesy of LA2024)

The Trojans take the field just before the game gets underway. (Photo/Paul Rodriguez, The Orange County Register)

All eyes — including those of USC kicker Matt Boermeester (39) — are on the final kick as it heads toward the goal posts. (USC Photo/John McGillen)